Registered Nurse (Operating Room) - Full Time (Athens ASC)

ATHENS ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC AMBULATOR•Athens, GA

32d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be assigned to the Operating Room, Athens ASC. Athens Orthopedic Clinic believes that every individual deserves the opportunity to enjoy good health and be physically active. With specialists in most every musculoskeletal discipline, and comprehensive facilities for imaging, surgery, rehabilitation and performance, AOC strives to provide a superior experience across the entire spectrum of orthopedic care. The Registered Nurse provides care in the ambulatory setting directed toward meeting both the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient. The nurse is a resource person and teacher. Care given reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations. The nurse utilizes initiative and strives to maintain a steady level of productivity and is a self-starter. The nurse is compatible and supportive, and a team player. The nurse communicates on behalf of the patient and reflects the mission, ethics and goals of the facility as well as the focus statement of the department.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited technical school of Nursing; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
One (1) year experience preferred.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in state of Georgia.
Interest in QI/PI activities, sharing educational opportunities as well performing some employee health nurse tasks as needed.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Basic computer knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred.
One (1) year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and supervises patient care.
Gives care to the patient, reflecting flexibility in rules and regulations, as indicated by individual patient needs.
Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of facts, knowledge of diseases/surgical conditions, care required and good judgment.
Performance reflects knowledge in all areas of care specific to ASC.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Organizes and manages nursing activities reflecting due consideration for patients' needs and the needs of the facility and staff.
Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; a self starter; compatible and supportive; a team player.
Knowledge of medications and IV fluids and their correct administration, based on age of the patient and patient's clinical condition.
Ability to perform a head-to-toe preoperative assessment on all patient and reassess, as needed postoperatively. This includes adolescent, adult, geriatric and the general patient population.
Ability perform pain assessment, intervention, management and patient/family education.
Provide patient with explanation and verbal reassurance consistently.
Identifies physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate action in a timely manner.
Knowledge of cardiac monitoring and can identify dysrhythmias.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to Administrator, co-workers and physicians.
Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians in the ASC.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Practices good guest relations.
Maintains a good working relationship and effective communication both within the ASC and for the benefit of the patient.
Meets current documentation standards and policies.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family.
Carries out medical and surgical asepsis during treatments and special procedures.
Maintains an environment that provides the patient and family with feelings of safety and security.
Maintains regulatory requirements; nursing and facilities policies, procedures and standards.
Completes in-services as assigned and required.
Attends annual review and in-services as scheduled.
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.